About Cantaloupe
I had quite the adventure this year! On December 23, I was found as a stray cat in Fishers. I was fortunate to be brought to the HSHC, as I had a significant wound on my right side. This required exploratory surgery, which was successful in treating the wound. I was in rough shape, extremely underweight, anemic, and dehydrated. I am 10-years-old and weigh only 5.5 pounds! However, with the proper care, I've made a remarkable recovery. Once I was physically better, I was sent to a foster home to improve my outlook on life. My foster mom (FM) understands I am still adjusting. She reports that I am doing well in general. I'm still skittish, and when startled, I'll hiss and run away. She knows I might hiss and avoid being touched, but she also knows I am all bark and no bite. Because I have the run of the main level of the house, I am getting used to the routine. Sometimes I hide, and sometimes I hang out on the couch. We have developed a routine where FM squeezes an inch of squeezy treat onto her finger, and I lick it off. Hey, I'm always ready and waiting for mealtime! I enjoy being scratched on the cheeks and chin with a back scratcher. If you are sneaky and begin using your hand to scratch, I freak out and run away! But I'm slowly getting braver! FM says I am a noisy boy and will talk your head off. Also, I have perfect litterbox habits. My ideal home will be relatively quiet, with a devoted owner who will play with me and let me entertain myself. I thrive in a calm environment, so I'm looking for a home that can provide me with the peace and quiet I need to fully recover and enjoy my life. 4-3-25
Important Notice: A “meet and greet” with any existing dogs in your home is required, supervised by our team in our play areas. We encourage bringing your family and current dogs, especially if traveling from afar. Cats are not required for a meet and greet.
Adoption Hours: Daily 12-5PM, closed Wednesdays. No appointment needed, unless the dog or cat is in foster! Apply and then call us at 317-773-4974 to set up a meet and greet with an pet in foster care.
Dog Adoption Fees:
- Under 1 year: $200
- 1-4 years: $100
- 5-9 years: $55
- 10+ years: $35
*The non-refundable hold fee is $40.
Included with Dog Adoptions:
- Heartworm Test (age appropriate)
- At least one round of age appropriate vaccinations
- At least one round of flea/tick preventative
- Complimentary Bag of Food
- Complimentary Wellness Exam & Rabies Vaccine
Cat Adoption Fees:
- Under 1 year: $100
- 1-4 years: $65
- 5-9 years: $35
- 10+ years: $25
Included with Cat Adoptions:
- Feline Leukemia/FIV Test (age appropriate)
- At least one round of age appropriate vaccinations
- At least one round of flea/tick preventative
- Complimentary Bag of Food
- Complimentary Wellness Exam & Rabies Vaccine
Adoption Process
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Adoption Policies
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Not Quite Ready To Adopt?
You can make an immeasurable impact by opening your home and your heart to an animal in need. Fostering is a great opportunity to introduce a pet into your home without making a lifelong commitment. Many of our foster humans end up adopting their fostered animals, but many also choose to just provide the temporary shelter and love our animals need to get through a trying time.